Norma Estelle Munro (Dean) Obituary (1934

ROCKLAND - Norma Munro, 78, died peacefully at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born March 15, 1934 in Rockland, she was the daughter of Harold and Vesta Simpson Dean. Educated locally and was a graduate of Rockland High School in 1952. On January 21, 1955 Norma married Richard F. Munro in Rockland. Together they made their home here. Mr. Munro died in 1981. A devoted wife and mother, Norma took great pleasure in caring for her family. She was a talented crafter, enjoying sewing, needlepoint, and making beautiful rugs. She later took great joy in creating her own unique scrapbooks for her grandchildren, hospitals and doctors, waiting rooms for other children to enjoy. Mrs. Munro was a life-long member of the Baptist Church. Predeceased by her husband, twin daughters, and her granddaughter, Tara Lynn Rahkonen; Mrs. Munro is survived by her sons, Richard F. Munro, Jr., Craig H. Munro both of Rockland; her daughters, Sharon E. Munro of Rockland, Sandra E. Benner and her husband, Dana of South Thomaston, Donna Lee Erickson and her husband, Stephen of Rockland; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her sister Gwendolyn Korhonen of Thomaston; as well as many nieces and nephews. AT Mrs. Munro's request no services will be held. To share a memory or condolence with her family, please visit her online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. 2b:[